Fab Face

STIMULATING SKIN SCRUB

To cleanse and stimulate the skin

You need: facial cleanser, water, 1 tsp dark brown sugar

Wash your face with cleanser and add bit by bit some of the sugar, lathering and massaging gently into your skin. Rinse with warm water followed by a splash of cold water. Pat dry.

EXFOLIATING PAPAYA MASK

Mash 1/2 ripe papaya. Mix with 1 tsp honey and 1 beaten egg white. Blen until smooth. Cleanse and rinse face, then, apply the papaya mask avaoiding the eye area. Leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

FACIAL CLEANSERS

Cleopatra had the right idea with her somewhat lavish milk baths. Milk is loaded with alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA's), These soften skin by exfoliating and dissolving the glue that holds dead skin together. These cleanse the skin's topmost layer enabling our natural emollient oils to reach the surface cells thus moisturizing the skin. Blackheads are removed too.

AHA's are not only in milk but also in lemon juice, vinegar, blackberries, grapes, oranges, tomatoes, and apple juice.

Using lemon for example, you can try squeezing a lemon a week and keep its juice in the refrigerator. In the morning, dab some lemon juice on your fingers and pat it onto the face, leave it on for ten minutes or so and then rinse well.

OVERNIGHT FACIAL

Get rid of blemishes and make your skin more youthful by patting apple cider vinegar on your face before bed. You'll have softer, smoother skin in the morning.

BYE BYE BLACKHEADS

Mix cornstarch with vinegar and spread on the area for 15-30 minutes. (Swipe) using a washcloth, wash off with warm water.

BYE FOR BLEMISHES

Gently massage baking soda over pimples. Do not over scrub. Rinse with water.

BLACK HEADS BUSTER

You need: egg white, 1 pc large cotton ball

Soak the cotton in egg white. Cover the affected area with the cotton and wait for it to dry and harden completely. Carefully remove the dried cotton. Blackheads should come off with it.

GOODBYE CROW'S FEET

Use egg whites to combat unsightly lines at the corner of your eyes. Before going to bed at night, gently dab the egg white onto the lines and finish with a dab of vegetable oil. The egg protein will help erase the lines.

SCAR REMOVER

Apply cocoa butter, aloe vera juice or Vitamin E to the affected area repeatedly until it fades.

TAKE OUT THE SHINE

Dry out an overly-oily face prone to blemishes with Phillips Milk of Magnesia - put a thin layer all over your face.

FACE MASK For Firming the Face

You need: 1 tbsp honey, 1 egg white, 1 tsp glycerin 9available at beauty and drugstores), about 1/4 cup flour

Whisk together honey, egg white, glycerin, and flour. Smooth over face and throat. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

FOR YOUNGER SKIN

You need: 1 tsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider, 1 tsp EV Coconut oil

Mix well and drink once or twice a day. See results on your skin and digestion after a week you'll make it a habit.

WRINKLE REMOVER

You need: 1 egg white, 2-3 drops fresh lemon or lime juice

Beat all the ingredients together. Cover the wrinkled area with this mixture and let dry. Once dry, splash off with warm water first, then cold water. Pat dry.

PIMPLE CURES

Try some of these on those nasty spots to see which works best for you.

o Grind garlic into a paste and apply to zit to help heal and stop infection.
o Take some aloe vera juice and apply on the affected area overnight.
o Mix baking yeast with tea tree oil to make a paste and leave on pimple

FIRM AN AGING NECK

You need: plain unflavored yoghurt

Slather on your whole neck and let it stay at least 30 minutes (overnight is even better!) The milk protein does wonders for the skin.

FACIAL SCRUB

For Oily Skin: Mix 1 tsp skim milk powder with 1 tsp honey. Add a few drops of freshly squeeze lemon juice if your skin is very oily. Use that as a mild scrub on your face. The un-dissolved milk powder forms a gentle scrub. Rinse very well.

For Normal to Dry or Mature Skin: Mix 1 tsp full cream or whole milk powder with 1 tsp honey. Use as a mild scrub on your face. The un-dissolved milk powder forms a gentle scrub. Rinse very well.

Use lots of water to rinse so as to prevent bacterial residue.

MAKEUP REMOVER

You need: 1 tbsp full cream milk, small bowl, few drops of sweet almond oil, cotton

Pour milk into a bowl. Add almond oil. Soak cotton into mixture and pat on your face. Use another piece of cotton to remove the mixture. Rinse off thoroughly so as not to have bacterial residue.

FACIAL TONER

Use a blender to puree 1 tbsp honey and a peeled, cored apple. Smooth over face then leave on 15 minutes. Afterwards, rinse with cool water.

HELP FOR OILY SKIN

You need: 1 egg white, 3 tsp oatmeal

Beat the egg white until it's frothy. Add the oatmeal (uncooked!) Apply the oatmeal paste to skin and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

MAKE YOUR FACE GLOW

You need: 1/3 ripe banana, small bowl

Mash the piece of banana in the bowl. Use the pulp to wash your face and throat, avoiding the eye area. If your skin is especially dry or dehydrated, leave this on for approximately 5 minutes. Rinse then pat dry.

FAIR FACE MAKER

Mashed papaya, when applied on face will give it an instant glow. Leave on for a few minutes, then rinse well. Repeat often for faster results.

DRY SKIN REMEDY

An excellent mask for moisturizing tight parched dry skin.

You need: 1 egg, 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Beat egg and add oil. Add lemon juice and mix very well. Apply a little of that mixture on your wrist. Refrigerate the rest. If it feels okay an hour later, then wash your face and apply the mixture on your face. Leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse well. Apply moisturizer.

MOISTURIZER MASK

Mix 2 tbsps honey with 2 tsp milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

REMEDIES FOR TIRED EYES

Rose Water - Soak cotton ball and apply to eyes once a week.

Cucumber - Place a slice each on your eyes and rest for around 10 minutes to reduce stressed eyes.

Potato (shredded) - Put on top of the eyes to reduce black circles. Let it rest for around 10 minutes.

HOME SPA FACIAL

Pamper yourself with this easy-to-do facial to refresh, soothe, and gently exfoliate your skin.

You need: 1 ripe banana, 1 tbsp honey, 1 egg yolk,1 tsp wheat germ oil, 1 tsp finely powdered oats, 1 tsp lemon juice (optional if mask will not be used immediately), 1 drop each rose and melissa essential oils (optional), distilled water

Peel and mash banana. Add honey, egg yolk, wheat germ oil, oats, and lemon juice. Form a smooth creamy paste. If mask is too thick, add a bit of distilled water, and stir until smooth. Add essential oils last, and stir to mix well. To use, apply to clean face and neck, avoiding eye and mouth areas. Rest for 10 minutes or longer if your skin is very dry. Rinse with warm water and follow with toner and moisturizer, if desired. Use mask within a few hours of making.

Pregnant and Beautiful

Pregnancy and You

Pregnancy although a very exciting time can take its toll on your skin and body, your hormones go into overdrive and your body changes shape on a daily basis, because of all of these changes it is more important than ever during pregnancy, to think about number one (Yourself).

Taking control of your body and skin care before the birth of your child will make it so much easier for your body and skin to recover after your child has been welcomed into the world.

Pregnancy and Skin Care

In the first Trimester of your pregnancy, especially if you are prone to acne, or have oily skin. dry skin and discoloration of the skin can be a common occurence but in the process of treating your skin the safety of your unborn baby cannot be forgotten, a lot of products on the Market today can be harmful to unborn babies and some can even be a cause of miscarriage.

Facial Skin Care

Washing your face with soap and water is universal and it is no different when you are Pregnant, if you suffer from dry skin use a soap that is unperfumed, as perfumed soap can irritate your skin and dry it out even more.

After washing you should then apply a moisturiser, again if you have dry skin you should use an oil based moisturiser and if you have oily skin a water based moisturiser works best.

To prevent discoloration of the skin during pregnancy using a sunscreen of at least sun protection factor of 15 works wonders and is also a great moisturiser for your skin.

Drink plenty of water, drinking water keeps your skin and body hydrated and water gives your skin a healthy glow, A woman's blood volume increases dramatically during pregnancy, and drinking enough water each day can help prevent common problems such as dehydration and constipation.

Sleep is also an important factor of skin care during pregnancy, you working a lot harder when you are pregnant and you will tire more easily, if you fight sleep then your skin pallor will suffer, frequent naps and a good nights sleep works wonders.
Look for products containing sweet almond oil, wheat germ oil, olive oil and avocado oil.

Love Your Body

The most common problem with your body after the birth of your child is stretch marks, contrary to popular belief though your tummy is not the only place where stretch marks appear during pregnancy, the upper thighs, buttocks, breasts and even arms, depending the amount of weight gain, and whether or not you make an effort to prevent stretch marks .

Healthy eating during the course of your pregnancy is essential but it is also important to remember that your body needs at least 300 calories more than it normally needs because of the extra work the growing baby inside you creates, especially as the baby grows bigger inside you, If you're very thin, very active, or carrying more than one baby, you'll need even more. But if you're overweight, your health care provider may advise that you eat fewer extra calories.

Keeping to a wellbalanced diet, that keeps your weight gain within the recommended range of 25 to 35 pounds and having a controlled steady weight gain will allow your skin to stretch at a steady rate helping to prevent the onset of stretch marks.

Again Drinking plenty of water helps to hydrate your skin and keep it healthy and glowing.

Moisturise your whole body not only your face, this helps prevent the skin from drying out and helps it to remain supple and more elastic.

You Are Beautiful

Every woman goes through a phase during pregnancy when they feel fat and ugly and they think that the man in their life will go off them.

As a man I would just like to say that nothing could be further from the truth.

There is nothing more beautiful on this earth than a pregnant woman, rather than seeing the fat ugly woman that you ladies seem to see in the mirror, men see a beautiful radient alluring woman with a healthy glowing skin surrounding their bodies and rather than go off you we are more attracted to you.